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Light slowly crept into the room. The sun touched the face of two figures, one awake the other in slumber. The awakened just lay there staring at the other in his arms. Fred couldn't believe how is life was turning out.

Fred Ward lay in his bed with Stephanie McMahon in his arms. Her head was on his chest and her arm was draped across him. His hand was gliding across her bare back, feeling her perfect skin. Fred finally felt that after a long time of searching, he had found his someone. The one he was meant to spend the rest of his life with.

But then he remembered something that faded the smile on his lips into a frown. What about today and the Smackdown show? She couldn't miss it because she was the General Manager. He knew that with her good nature, she would ask him to go with her. He really did want to go, but he didn't want to upset things with Stephanie and her job.

Fred felt Stephanie stir against him and he looked down at her with a smile. Her eyes fluttered and she stared into Fred's eyes.

She smiled softly, "Hey you."

"Hey there beautiful," Fred said kissing the top of her head.

"How did you sleep?"

Fred realized something at that sentence. Throughout the night, he hadn't had one dream of blood, gore, or anything else. He had had a dreamless sleep and without his medication.

"Fine," Fred said surprised. It was the first time since the tragedy that he had slept dreamless with out his pills, "and you?"

"Perfect, you make for a good pillow."

"I try..so Stephanie, what are we supposed to do about today?"

Stephanie thought for a moment and concluded; "I think that you should come with me to the show, seeing as how we are a couple now..right?"

"Well, yeah we are, but I didn't want to get in your way or anything."

"Of course you won't get in my way. It will be nice to have someone around with me."

"You really want me to go with you?"

"Of course."

"Well ok then, I'll go with you to Smackdown."

"Good, now what are we going to do about breakfast?"

"Well, let me see..when does the show start?"

"The show starts at 8:00 tonight."

"Oh, well ok then. It looks like someone by the name of Stephanie McMahon is going to get breakfast in bed."

"Oh you don't have to do that, I can help."

"Nope, you are going to have to work tonight so you are going to get the fine dining that can only be delivered by Fred Ward."

"Well, how can argue with that," Stephanie said with a smile as she cuddled in closer to Fred.

Fred gently tilted her head to face his and softly kissed her. He then wriggled out of her grasp and slipped on a pair of boxers. He left for the kitchen, leaving Stephanie by her lonesome.

She was wondering the reaction from the superstars at Fred and their relationship. She had never been one to go out with people. She was always busy with the business or just not interested. Now she would be coming with a boyfriend from out of nowhere. There was bound to be a reaction.

And what about her father? He had liked Fred, but was worried that Stephanie would fall for him and get in over her head with his problems. That didn't seem to be a problem with her and Fred but her father was most definitely not going to believe that, with how stubborn he was.

There were so many things to be taken into consideration about her situation with Fred, that Stephanie decided to leave them alone until the time came. She would revel in the time that she was able to spend with him and that was it. That was the only decision she needed. She had lots of fun being with Fred. She felt like she had known him for her entire life.

Stephanie was so lost in her own thoughts that she didn't notice all of the noises coming from the kitchen. Fred was quickly finished with Stephanie's breakfast, trying to get back to spend more time with her. He set the assortment of foods onto a lap length table and carried them back into his room.

Stephanie seemed to have spaced out lying on his bed so Fred cleared his throat to gain her attention. She looked up; surprised that Fred was finished so fast. She stood in awe at the different foods located on the table. There was a small stack of pancakes, a helping of eggs and sausage, two hashbrowns, a piece of toast, a glass or orange juice, and a cup of coffee.

"Wow," Stephanie said in awe, "How did you cook all this that fast?"

"Easily, it's really not all that hard," Fred said nonchalantly.

Stephanie sat up and pulled one of Fred's shirts from the floor on. She allowed Fred to set the table across her lap and smiled brightly up at him.

"You didn't have to do this you know, I mean I could've helped."

"I told you that I wanted you to take it easy today and relax. Let me worry about things, I'm very good at it."

Stephanie shook her head in amazement. He was just full of surprises. She dug into her large breakfast and noticed how hungry she was.

"Damn, I'm hungry. Last night was tiring."

"I wonder why," Fred said, giving her and evil grin.

Stephanie laughed, "That was probably a factor."

The rest of her breakfast was small talk and uneventful. Finally, Stephanie ate all that she could and set it on the floor next to her. They both lay back down together and sighed. They felt so right, here in Fred's bed, intertwined in each other's arms. They felt a sense of belonging it was a great feeling.

"What do you think your father is going to say about..us?" said Fred after a time.

Stephanie thought for a moment and then answered, "I don't know. I hope he'll approve but I just don't know."

"What if he doesn't approve?"

"Well then, he'll just have to deal with it because I don't plan on letting go of you any time soon."

"Really?"

"Of course silly."

Fred felt better because he had been worried that she would ditch him if her father didn't like him. He guessed that he didn't give Stephanie enough credit for loyalty.

"Well, I need to take a shower," Stephanie said getting out of Fred's arms.

"Would you like any company?" Fred said with a raised eyebrow.

"How can I resist?"

Fred got up and grabbed Stephanie's hand as she went to go to the shower. He pulled her to him and kissed her full on the lips. They pulled apart and left to the shower with Stephanie leading Fred. He had to admit that he was a little apprehensive of tonight. He didn't want to up set any of the superstars or least of all Stephanie's father and family.

Fred supposed that he would have to wait to see what would come of it all, just hoping that it would be good.

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A/N: I just wanted to thank those of you who have reviewed. And also, I would like to say that if there are any of you who are reading this without reviewing, I would like to thank you as well but implore you to review for they are much appreciated.

So my murder, same black wings, same damn card. Goodnight everyone!

KoS